Users Handbook

THIS HANDBOOK REFERS TO S510 XS HIGH POWER MODELS

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW RIFLE, IT

CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION ON
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

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 Contents Warranty (UK Only) 24

Gun Security 1
Serial Number 1
Safety First 2
Contents Of The Box 2
Important Information 2
Operating Instructions 5
Cocking 5
Mounting/Demounting the Maga-
zine & Pellets 6
Demounting 6
Trigger Adjustments 7
Description Of Operation 7

Adjustment 8
Power Adjuster 10
Filling Instructions 11
Maintenance 14
Fixings 14

Barrel 14

Lubrication 15
Removing the Stock 15
Exploded Diagrams 17
AIR ARMS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE CONSTRUCTION, APPEARANCE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION. ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY SHOW THE
EXACT MODEL THAT WAS PURCHASED.

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Gun Security
It is important to make sure that your gun is always kept in a safe and secure fashion
when not in use.
For rifles purchased in the UK and that are NOT FAC rated (high power) a free gun lock
and mounting eyes are supplied. Please follow the simple fixing instructions and keep our
sport safe.
Note: If there is no gun lock in the box please contact the dealer you purchased the
rifle from.

Serial Number
When corresponding with Air Arms please quote the serial number of your rifle.


Safety First
• Always treat your air rifle or pistol as if loaded. Never assume it is clear. CHECK.
• When first picking an air rifle or pistol up, check to make sure it is not cocked or loaded.
• Never leave your rifle or pistol cocked or loaded.
• Never leave a cocked or loaded rifle or pistol unattended.
• Always point your rifle or pistol in a safe direction. Never point the gun at anyone.
• Always know the back drop to your shooting. Make sure you know where your pellets are
going.
• Be aware of ricochets.
• Always conduct yourself in a sports-man like manner.

Be aware that your actions will be under the scrutiny of other members of the public
who may not share your enthusiasm for air gun shooting. Bad practises promote bad publicity.
Do not jeopardise your future enjoyment by misusing this rifle.

Contents Of The Box

• 1 x S510 XS Rifle
• 1 x Manual
• 1 Tool kit containing. 1 x 1.5 mm allen key
1 x 2.5 mm allen key
1 x S475 Filling adaptor

Important Information
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DISASSEMBLY OF THIS RIFLE WILL INVALIDATE THE
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. THIS INCLUDES ANY ANTI-TAMPER DEVICES FITTED.

Before leaving the factory this rifle was Q.A. inspected and test fired using Air Arms pellets
to check operation and final adjustment.
It was dispatched in a sealed purpose designed box. Air Arms may not be responsible for
any damage to the contents or missing items if the box is not original, if it is damaged or the
seals are not intact.
Air Arms cannot be held responsible for damage or missing items due to transit damage,
mishandling or being tampered with after leaving the factory.
If this rifle is not received in the original box with the seals intact, please examine carefully
for any damage, missing tools or documentation.
In the first instance any problems or complaints regarding this product should be referred
to the supplier.
The air cylinder is a highly pressurised unit that must not be modified in any way. Serious
personal injury may result if this, and the advice below is not followed.


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the cylinder if there are any surface abrasions or dents. Contact Air
Arms for advice.
Do not store the rifle in places with, or near sources of high temperature such as fires or
boilers.
Air Arms recommend using a dry pack filter kit on any hand pumps used to fill our air
rifles.
If accessories not manufactured by Air Arms are used on this rifle, Air Arms can not be
held responsible for any loss of performance or damage to your rifle. Contact your supplier or
Air Arms for any advice on this matter.
Do not store this rifle in a damp place such as garden shed or garage.
Do not store this rifle in a plastic or PVC gun bag without first applying a surface corrosion
inhibitor.
Always ensure the loading bolt is fully closed before firing.
Do not attempt to dismantle when pressurised.
Do not pressurize beyond the stated filling pressure (see filling instruction section).
Damage caused by such action is not covered by the manufacturers warranty.
Only use clean, filtered and dry compressed air. Never use any other gas, particularly
industrial or welding gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, acetylene, hydrogen, argon, etc.
If compressed air is being used other than from a diving shop, the inside of the cylinder
should be inspected for corrosion at least annually. If in doubt contact Air Arms for advice.
In any event the cylinder should be inspected every two years. Air Arms can provide this
service at a reasonable cost.
To maintain this rifle in good working order it should be serviced annually by a competent
gunsmith, your supplier may be able to provide this service or contact Air Arms.
A reasonable amount of advice will be provided to enable the end user to service their
own rifle, however this is at the discretion of Air Arms and may not be given in all cases.
The velocity of this rifle has been set using Air Arms Field pellets. If any other make or
type of pellet is to be used the rifle must be re-tested, to ensure the muzzle energy is within the
limits determined by current legislation.
Due to the nature of hand pumps and their relative inefficiency in removing moisture
from the compressed air, the chances of corrosion damage to the cylinder and other internal
components are increased. Therefore the rifle should be regularly serviced and/or checked for
any signs of damage by a competent gunsmith.

AIR ARMS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE CONSTRUCTION, APPEARANCE OR

PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION. ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY SHOW THE EXACT MODEL
THAT WAS PURCHASED.


 CHECKING VELOCITY

1. Use a reliable chronograph to check velocity, (the formula below requires the
reading to be in feet per second - FPS)
2. Use fine measurement scales to weigh the pellet, If scales are unavailable the pellet
weight may be stated on the pellet container lid or contact the supplier. (The formula
requires the weight to be in grains). To convert from grams to grains multiply by
15.432, i.e. 0.69 grams x 15.432 = 10.65 grains.
3. To find the muzzle energy in ft/lbs use the formula (FPSxFPSxGrains)/450240, i.e.
(700x700x10.65) = 5218500 divide by 450240 = 11.59.

CURRENT LEGISLATION LIMITS NON-FAC HOLDERS, IN THE UK, TO AIR RIFLES WITH
A MAXIMUM OF 12ft/lbs MUZZLE ENERGY.

WARNING! IT IS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENCE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN AIR RIFLE THAT YOU ARE
NOT CERTIFICATED FOR. CONVICTION CAN RESULT IN CONFISCATION OF YOUR RIFLE, A HEAVY
FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, EVEN A COMBINATION OF ALL THREE.

***** LIMITED LIABILITY WARRANTY *****

UK Customers only.

This product is warranted to the retail customer for 3 years from date of purchase against de-
fects in materials and workmanship and is transferable to any subsequent owner.
Proof of purchase is required to receive warranty repairs, retain your purchase invoice and com-
plete the warranty registration online as soon as possible after purchase. The warranty details
must show the dealer/supplier name and address and date of purchase.

What is covered
Replacement parts & labour on a ‘back to base’ basis, return transportation to the con-
sumer (mainland UK only).

What is not covered

Transportation from the consumer to Air Arms.
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, lack of routine maintenance, transit damage between
the dealer/supplier and the consumer or unauthorized disassembly.
Parts subject to normal wear and tear.
Any other consequential cost incurred by the consumer.
Return transportation to consumers outside mainland UK.

No warranty is implied as to the fitness for any particular purpose.


Operating Instructions
Cocking
Hold securely in one hand and with the other pull the cocking lever out and to the rear.
At the end of the stroke the magazine will index and present a new chamber, also the trigger
mechanism will engage. This can be determined by the trigger blade ‘kicking’ forward at the
end of the cocking stroke.
The effect required to cock the gun is quite low so minimal force should be used.
Note ! It is very important that the cocking lever is pulled back to the correct position. In
one positive motion. The magazine indexes to the next pellet position as the bolt is retracted
and it is possible for a partial index if the lever is not pulled back fully.

If you find the mechanism has not cocked completely but the magazine has indexed,
Re-cock but before closing the bolt, remove the magazine and manually index it back to the
empty chamber. Replace the magazine and fire as normal. If this procedure is not followed it is
likely that you will load a second pellet into the barrel.
Push the lever back to the forward position. The rifle is now cocked and loaded, treat
with caution.


Mounting/Demounting the Magazine & Pellets
Demounting
Fully cock the rifle, grip the magazine and slide out of the bolt housing without lifting.
Do not attempt to lift vertically as damage to the indexing spring will result.
To refit the magazine, fully cock the rifle, grip the magazine and slide in the bolt housing
applying downward pressure with the fore finger to keep the base of the magazine against the
bottom of the slot in the bolt housing. Take care not to damage the indexing spring.
Hold the magazine and drop a pellet into the chamber. Manually index to the next
empty chamber and repeat until the magazine is full.


 Be very careful not to damage the indexing
spring when demounting or mounting the
magazine. Follow the instructions carefully.
A small drop of oil should be applied to the
magazine ‘O’ ring to keep it moist, and increase its
life span.

Trigger Adjustments
The S510 models all have a two stage unit with adjustment to both stages plus a weight
of pull adjustment. It is easy to upset the balance between the two stages and make the
trigger inoperable if incorrectly adjusted.
If you have no experience of adjusting two stage triggers seek guidance or leave the
trigger as set by the factory.
Note! Incorrectly adjusted trigger mechanisms are not covered by the manufacturers
warranty. It is not possible to test this rifle with an incorrectly adjusted trigger, therefore all
triggers leave the factory with correct adjustment. WARNING! Please note that it is possible to
stop the safety button working with incorrect trigger adjustment. AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED
TRIGGER CAN MAKE THE RIFLE UNSAFE TO HANDLE.
Description Of Operation
The S510 rifles have a true two stage trigger mechanism. This means that as the trigger
is pulled the bottom sear gradually disengages with the top sear until the two disengage
completely and the rifle goes off. If the pressure on the trigger is released at any point before
full disengagement, the bottom sear will automatically return back to full engagement. This
type of trigger allows very fine but safe operation because it is the release of the 2nd stage
that actually makes the rifle fire. This arrangement is vastly superior to pseudo two stage
triggers where the first stage is just a pivoting trigger blade that does not move sears. The
down side is that they are more difficult to adjust correctly.


 Adjustment
There are three adjuster screws, A-B-C.
The weight of pull adjuster (A) is located in the front of the trigger guard. Clockwise
rotation increases pull weight. If adjusted too far the spring will become coil-bound and
prevent trigger operation.
The second stage adjuster (C) is the rear screw located in the trigger blade. This screw
determines the exact point that the 2nd stage starts. If the 1st stage screw is incorrectly
adjusted this screw may not have any effect.
The first stage adjuster (B) is the front screw located in the trigger blade. This screw
determines the length of travel before the 2nd stage starts. Clockwise adjustment reduces the
first stage travel.

This rifle is fitted with a manual safety

button located in the trigger blade.
To make the rifle safe the button must be
pressed until it is flush with the side of the trigger
blade.
Please note that it is possible to stop the
safety button working with incorrect trigger
adjustment.

With the button pressed in the rifle is safe. With the button out the rifle is now ready to
fire.



Power Adjuster
The S510 XS is fitted with a power adjuster on the side of the rifle. This can be used
to adjust the power at any time by just turning anti-clockwise to increase and clockwise to
decrease the power. Adjusting the power between shots will not harm the rifle.

On the left hand side of the rifle is a indicator to help select your most common power
settings + = High. - = Low. The marks do not indicate a particular power as this would change
depending on the pellets used.

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Filling Instructions
NOTE! ONLY USE CLEAN, DRY AND FILTERED COMPRESSED AIR, PREFERABLY FROM A
DIVING SHOP. OVER PRESSURIZATION MAY DAMAGE THE CYLINDER BEYOND REPAIR.

First the female part of the filling kit (this was supplied with the rifle) must be fitted
to your filling equipment. The female part (S475) has a 1/8th BSP male thread that screws
directly into the hose of your pump or bottle.
Next remove the dust cover from the end of your rifle. This is achieved by unscrewing
the cover in an anti-clockwise direction.

Once the connector is exposed the female

part of the filling kit can be place on the male and
press all the way on making sure that the ‘O’ rings
on the male part are covered.
It is a wise precaution to hold the female
part of the connector, during the filling procedure,
as shown in the pictures below. This will ensure
the female adaptor is located completely over the
male part and prevent any accidental dislodging
of the connector before you start to refill the
cylinder.

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 With the female in place the gun can now be filled.
If the rifle is empty the mechanism will need to be cocked to allow the firing valve to
close. If the rifle is not cocked when the bottle is opened or the pump used, the air will past
the valve and exhaust through the barrel.
Check that the bleed valve on the filling equipment is closed (turn clockwise to close)
then slowly open the main valve on bottle or start using the pump. The pressure in the hose
will equalise and then the rifle will start to fill.
If you are filling your rifle from empty there may be some air exhausted through the
barrel until the air pressure is sufficient to over come the firing valve spring this will happen at
approximately 50 bar (750psi).
The filling pressure of the S510 XS is 250 bar (3625psi). Filling to a higher pressure will
not increase either power or number of shots. Over filling will lower the power and may cause
irreparable damage to the cylinder.
Once the filling pressure has been reached, close the valve on the bottle or stop
pumping, open the bleed valve on the filling kit (to vent the hose, if you do not vent the hose
you will not be able to remove the female from the rifle). Now the female connector can
be removed from the rifle and end cap (E483BK) can be replaced over the male connector
ensuring not to overtighten.

The S510 XS range of rifles are fitted with a pressure indicator mounted on the underside
of the rifle just in front of the stock screw. This provides the user with a visual check on the
amount of air remaining in the cylinder this indicator should not be used during the filling
process as the gauge reaction speed has been slowed to prevent damage whilst filling. After
filling the gauge can take several seconds to synchronize with the air in the cylinder. The gauge
on the next page shows a guns with just over 100 bar of pressure. Although every gun is
slightly different the recommended pressure at which to refill the S510 XS is 150 bar. Always
use the gauge on the filling kit.

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 NOTE: On the front of the cylinder is an engraved warning reading....

READ MANUAL. MFP 250bar. MSP 250bar. DOM **/**/** **.

INSPECT BI-ANNUALLY.

MFP = Maximum Filling Pressure. The pressure is stated.

MSP = Maximum Safe Pressure. The pressure is stated.
DOM = Date of Manufacture. The date is stated.

What pressure to fill to 250 bar - Filling to a greater pressure

will not improve performance
When to refill Once the rifle has reached 150 bar it
is time to refill the cylinder

Using Hand Pumps

The procedure for using hand pumps is the same as for bottle. It is more important to
turn the female on the gun to lock it in place.
When using the pump it must be remembered that the first few pump are filling the
hose and NOT the gun. When the pressure in the hose equalizes to that in the gun, the gun will
start to fill.
It can take some effort to fill the gun using a pump and we recommend using the pump
to top up instead of filling from empty.

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Maintenance
Fixings
Regularly check the tightness of all fixings. However do not be tempted to over tighten
as some parts are made from aluminium and stripped threads may result. Stripped threads are
not covered by the manufacturers warranty.
Barrel
For ultimate accuracy, clean and re-lube the barrel frequently. It is difficult to advise how
often is best for every circumstance, but every 250 shots is not too often if the desire is to keep
the barrel in the best possible condition.
The correct materials are very important. Air arms only uses products made by Napier.
Listed below is the Napier product and a more generally available alternative. If possible use
napier for the best results.

CLEANER: Napier Power Airgun Oil

OIL: Napier Power Airgun Oil
PULL-THROUGH PAD: Napier Rifle Clean
PULL-THROUGH LINE: Napier Power pull through kit

As a rule cleaners and oils intended for shotguns and small/full-bore weapons are not
suitable.
1. Cut a piece of line three times the length of your barrel, fold in half and tie ends together.
Remove silencer if fitted. Open loading bolt.
2. Feed un-knotted end down barrel from the muzzle end until folded end protrudes out
50mm.
3. Cut a 100mm length of ‘rifle clean’ or 100 x 50mm piece of cloth and pass it between the
protruding loop. Spray the pad with ‘gun cleaner’ or white spirit, turn the rifle upside
down and pull the line back through the barrel slowly.
4. Repeat steps 2&3 until the pad is clean.
5. Repeat steps 2&3 once more without any cleaner on the pad to dry the barrel.
6. Repeat steps 2&3 once more with the pad sprayed with ‘gun oil’ or 3 in 1 oil.

IMPORTANT : THE REASON FOR TURNING THE RIFLE UPSIDE DOWN IS TO PREVENT
EXCESS CLEANER/OIL FROM PASSING DOWN THE TRANSFER PORT INTO THE FIRING VALVE
CHAMBER.

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 Lubrication
Lubrication of the internal mechanism is not
covered in this handbook. This is best performed
by a competent gunsmith or the factory and in
any case should not be required until the annual
service.
Apply a small dab of grease or oil, on the
two pivot points shown in the diagram, and work
-in by moving the bolt forwards and backwards.
Wipe off excessive grease. Preferred grease is
‘Napier g95 gun grease’ On return from every
shooting session, wipe all over the exterior with
an oily rag to preserve the surface finish during
storage.
A small drop of oil should be applied to the magazine O ring to keep it moist, and
increase its life span.

Removing the Stock

It is good practise to remove the action from the stock from time to time to clean and
inspect the underside of the action. This is particularly important if the rifle has been used in
wet conditions.
The stock is held to the action using a single screw on the underside between the trigger
guard and gauge. Using a 5mm allen key remove the screw and the action will lift free of the
stock.
When refitting care must be taken not to over tighten the screw ‘hand tight’ will be
enough to hold the action. Over tightening may force the screw into the wood.

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Exploded Diagrams

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 Items not shown
S475 - Filling adaptor
S655 - Stock screw washer
S625 - Stock screw

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 Items not shown
S475 - Filling adaptor
S655 - Stock screw washer
S625 - Stock screw

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Warranty (UK Only)
The Air Arms warranty covers repairs free of charge if the item is up to 3 years old,
from date of purchase (UK only). The warranty covers faulty materials and workmanship,
not reasonable wear and tear. The warranty applies to items purchased from new; proof
of purchase is required. This cover is not transferable, therefore it applies to the original
purchaser only. Please retain your receipt and register the warranty online at: www.air-arms.
co.uk/warranty-submission.

What is covered
Replacement parts and labour. Return transportation to the consumer (UK mainland
only).

What is not covered

Transportation from the consumer to Air Arms.
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, disassembly or lack of routine maintenance/servicing.
No warranty is implied as to the fitness for any particular purpose. Return transportation
to consumers outside the UK mainland. Any rifle with serial number removed or altered.

Please visit www.air-arms.co.uk to register your rifle and details or scan the QR code
below.

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 Air Arms
Unit 5-6, Hailsham Industrial Park,
Diplocks Way, Hailsham,
East Sussex BN27 3JF.
Tel: 01323 845853
Website: www.air-arms.co.uk
Email: [email protected]

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